With its famously clear skies and abundant sunshine, Namibia is a wonderful destination at any time of year. The weather is almost always good – the ever-present sunshine is even highlighted on the national flag – and most areas of the country are accessible year-round.
Yet, depending on your interests, it’s worth putting some thought into the timing of your trip. Hiking is best planned for the cooler winter months from May to October to avoid the summertime heat, while coastal exploration is easier in the summer, from December to March, when winds are gentler and there is less fog.
Whatever draws you, plan the perfect time for your visit with this guide to Namibia’s seasons and events.
Cloudless daytime skies, clear, cold nights and almost no likelihood of rain are the hallmarks of Namibia’s wintertime, from June to October. Inland, temperatures average between 19ºC and 24ºC (66ºF to 75ºF) during the day, while from June to August, nighttime temperatures in the desert and at altitude generally sit below 10ºC (50ºF) and sometimes drop below freezing.
The cooler high season is also the dry season, so foliage is less dense and animals can be easily spotted as they congregate around scarce water sources. This is a fine time of year for wildlife watching at Etosha National Park, and safari camps fill up. On the coast, winds can be stiff and the shoreline is often blanketed by a thick morning fog, although this generally burns off before midday.
If you're thinking of scaling the dunes around Sossusvlei, June through August are ideal months, as temperatures are at their coolest and the sands not as searingly hot.
In delightful October, with winter definitively over, Namibia's jacaranda trees burst into bloom. They are especially lovely in Windhoek and the northern town of Tsumeb, where streets are shaded by lavender-hued canopies and carpeted with the fallen blossoms.
April and May are lovely times to be in Namibia. Much of the country is covered in shades of vivid green, the rains have washed away the late dry-season dust and the air is exceptionally clear. Daytime temperatures range from 24ºC to 28ºC (75ºF to 82ºF). Apart from the Easter holidays, safari camps are generally not full.
In November, daytime temperatures can exceed 30ºC (86ºF) as the thirsty land eagerly awaits the return of the rains. Wildlife watching is ideal, with plenty of animals visible, but without the crowds of July and August. Many lodges and camps in national parks and private reserves offer discounted rates. Birding also starts to peak at this time, as migrant species make their way into the region.
Along the coast, the Namibian summer is marked by a holiday vibe, pleasant conditions and opportunities galore for a braai (barbeque). Sea
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